Mystic Valley’s Mitchell Damas Shatters School Record with 50-Point Explosion

Malden, MA — Mystic Valley junior forward Mitchell Damas authored a performance for the ages Monday night, torching visiting Notre Dame of Tyngsboro for a program-record 50 points and 18 rebounds to power the Eagles to a 91-60 non-league rout.

Damas, who entered the contest averaging a modest 18 points per game this winter, needed only 32 minutes of court time to more than double his seasonal norm, converting 19-of-26 field-goal attempts and 10-of-12 free throws. The 6-foot-5 standout scored from every level—three triples, a handful of mid-range pull-ups, and a steady diet of strong takes to the rim—while also controlling the glass on both ends.

“Everything felt like it was in slow motion,” Damas said afterward, still sweating beneath the bright gym lights. “When the first couple went down, I just kept attacking. My teammates kept finding me, and the rim kept looking huge.”

Notre Dame (Tyngsboro) had no answer. The Eagles opened the second quarter on a 14-2 burst—Damas personally outscored the visitors 9-2 during that stretch—to turn a five-point lead into a 17-point cushion. The deficit never dipped below 15 again.

Mystic Valley head coach (name not provided in release) praised Damas’ efficiency and unselfishness. “He didn’t force anything. When they doubled, he kicked it out; when they didn’t, he punished them. That’s the kind of night you remember for a long time.”

The victory lifts Mystic Valley to 11-4 overall, while Notre Dame slips to 8-8.

Damas’ previous career best was 34 points against Lynn Tech last February. Monday’s outburst eclipsed the old school mark of 42 set in 2009, according to athletic department records.

“I just wanted to get the win,” Damas added. “The record is cool, but we’ve got bigger goals—states, first and foremost.”

With the regular-season finale looming Friday, the Eagles now sit one victory away from locking up a tournament berth. If Damas stays anywhere near this hot, Mystic Valley’s opponents should be on high alert.

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